Hammerson has submitted plans to transform the former John Lewis department store in Birmingham’s Grand Central.

The Drum, designed by designed by Ken Shuttleworth’s Make Architects, comprises 200,000 sq ft of wellbeing-designed offices with rooftop garden, restaurant, food market, cycle hub, bar and gym.

The workspace, which is expected to accommodate up to 2,000 people.

Harry Badham, chief development and asset repositioning officer at Hammerson, said: “This project is the next step in Hammerson’s vision to transform our Birmingham estate, creating a truly multi-use asset that thrives due to its relevance and diversity.

“Inspired by the 15-minute city concept Drum is also an original and highly important evolution of workplaces, built on the principles of connectivity, amenities, and sustainability.

“It will bring to Birmingham a new type of workspace that meets the requirements post-pandemic of established and start-up businesses, creating a new world-class environment at this key national interchange and gateway to the UK’s fastest growing city.”